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Single Bond, Double Bond and Triple Bond
There are three types of covalent bonds: single, double, and triple.
A single covalent bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons. The atoms are held together by the electrons they share.
A double covalent bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons. The atoms are held together by the electrons they share.
A triple covalent bond is formed when two atoms share three pairs of electrons. The atoms are held together by the electrons they share.
Explaining the formation of covalent bond is explained with an example:
The oxygen atoms in a molecule of oxygen gas (O2) share their electrons equally, so the molecule has no overall electrical charge. However, the oxygen atoms can join together to form a covalent bond. In a covalent bond, the atoms share electrons so that each atom has a full outer shell. In the case of oxygen gas, the two oxygen atoms share two of their electrons to form a covalent bond.
What is a Single Bond?
A single bond is a type of chemical bond that exists between two atoms and is formed when two electrons are shared.
What is a Double Bond?
A double bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when two atoms share two pairs of electrons. This type of bond is stronger than a single bond and is less stable than a triple bond. Double bonds are often found in molecules containing carbon and oxygen, such as carbon dioxide and ethylene.
What is a Triple Bond?
A triple bond is a chemical bond between two atoms that share three pairs of electrons.
Difference between Single, Double and Triple Bond
The difference between single, double and triple bond is that a single bond is a covalent bond between two atoms, a double bond is a covalent bond between two atoms with a shared pair of electrons, and a triple bond is a covalent bond between two atoms with three shared pairs of electrons.
Bond Order in Single, Double and Triple Bonded Molecules
The order of bonding in molecules is determined by the number of electrons shared between the atoms. In a single bond, two electrons are shared between the atoms. In a double bond, four electrons are shared between the atoms. In a triple bond, six electrons are shared between the atoms.
